Chapters on architecture, academics, student life, arts and entertainment, athletics, and famous alumni come together to paint a rich portrait of the University. Many images recall well-known scenes in classes, around campus, and at student hang-outs; while others reveal long forgotten pieces of the past, such as horse-drawn laundry wagons, University Hall, and the lily pond.
Drawing on the files of the University of Illinois Archives, University of Illinois Alumni Association, local photographers, and numerous other sources, this book is the first of its kind in more than 125 years of learning on the Urbana campus. It will be treasured by alumni for the memories it stirs and valued by newcomers and visitors to the campus as a vivid introduction and beautiful souvenir.
